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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 2, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Greg Benson, Fire Chief
RE: PR 23277—Affiliation Agreement with Lamar State College Orange regarding
Emergency Medical Service training
Introduction:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution 23277
authorizing the City Manager to execute an affiliation agreement with Lamar State College
Orange for the use of clinical facilities during the Emergency Medical Services (EMS)training
PAFD members participate in.
Background:
Increasing the number of PAFD members levels of EMS training will be beneficial to the level
of services provided. EMS training requires demonstration and evaluation of clinical skills as
part of the training process. The agreement will allow the use of Lamar State College Orange
clinical facilities and faculty for PAFD members to increase their EMS license levels. The
agreement also establishes that PAFD students will be required to meet learning and skill
standards without any discrimination or harassment.
Budget Impact:
The affiliation agreement does not have a budgetary impact.
Recommendation:
The Fire Department recommends approval of this resolution.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R.No.23277
07/28/2023 gsb
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
WITH LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE FOR THE USE OF
CLINICAL FACILITIES DURING PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
(PAFD)MEMBER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRAINING AND
EDUCATION. NO BUDGETARY IMPACT EXISTS WITH THE
AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, demonstration of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) clinical skills and
evaluation are required during the EMS training and education process. The use of an
approved clinical facility during the training process will enhance the depth and consistency
of skills PAFD members will add to the service level provided to the Port Arthur community;
and,
WHEREAS, Lamar State College Orange manages a facility that is used for the
professional development and evaluation of clinical skills; and,
WHEREAS, approximately 75% of the annual emergency incidents PAFD responds
to are EMS in nature enhancing the essential service levels provided by PAFD members to
the community; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has no budgetary impact and can be
terminated with or without cause no less than a 30-day written notice.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the
affiliation agreement with Lamar State College Orange, in substantially the same form as attached
hereto as Exhibit"A".
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
P.R.No.23277
08/02/2023 gsb
READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of ,A.D.,2023,at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton,
City Manager
Greg Benson,
Fire Chief
P.R.No.23277
07/28/2023 gsb
EXHIBIT "A"
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF CLINICAL FACILITIES
FOR THE EDUCATION OF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CREDIT COURSE STUDENTS
between
LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE
and
PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
2023
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CONTENTS
I. AGREEMENT
II. COLLEGE RESPONSIBLILITY
III. CLINICAL AFFILIATE RESPONSIBILITY
IV. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
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AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
Between
THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE
And
PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
The following Affiliation Agreement is entered into between LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE,
Orange, Texas, for and on behalf of the Department of Emergency Medical Services, hereinafter
referred to as the "College," and PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
,
hereinafter referred to as the "Clinical Affiliate,"for the mutual benefit of both parties, to
accept the responsibilities and duties stated herein.
1. It is mutually agreed by the Clinical Affiliate and the College that the educational
program and curricula of the Department of Emergency Medical Services is and shall be
the responsibility of, and shall be carried out under the direction of personnel of the
Department of Emergency Medical Services at LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE.
2. It is mutually agreed that the provision and supervision of patient/client care is the
responsibility of, and shall be carried out under the direction of, personnel of
Emergency Medical Services at the Clinical Affiliate.
3. It is mutually agreed that clinical learning experiences for students enrolled in the
College will be provided at the Clinical Affiliate.
4. It is mutually agreed that the College faculty will select and assign learning experiences
for students, and will further provide teaching, evaluation, overall supervision, and
record keeping of students. Faculty members will adhere to policies as agreed upon by
the two parties and will assume responsibility for student's adherence to policies
mutually agreed upon. Faculty will cooperate with Clinical Affiliate Emergency Medical
Services personnel in determining needs of patients/clients who are assigned to
students.
5. It is mutually agreed that the College does not, and will not, discriminate against any
student, employee, or applicant for registration or employment because of race,
religion, sex, color, creed, marital status, age, or national origin.
6. It is mutually agreed that the period of assignment, and the number and distribution of
students among divisions of the Clinical Affiliate will be determined by representatives
of the College and the Clinical Affiliate.
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7. It is mutually agreed that the Clinical Affiliate can request the withdrawal of a student or
faculty by stating in writing the specific reasons for the request. The written statement
should be given to the College representative for review and referral to appropriate
administrators. Only the College can dismiss a student from an educational program.
8. It is mutually agreed that representatives of the College and the Clinical Affiliate shall
meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual concern, and to make such suggestions and
changes as are needed. Both parties will share information pertinent to the Affiliation
Agreement.
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II COLLEGE RESPONSIBITIY
To carry out these general areas of agreement, the College is responsible for, and agrees to:
1. Protect the health and safety of all parties by:
a. Requiring student liability insurance coverage at no cost to the Clinical Affiliate;
b. Requiring students to submit an annual health and physical examination as part of
the program's admission; documentation will be on file for Clinical Affiliate review;
c. Requiring students and faculty to comply with Center of Disease Control,Texas
Department of Health, and Clinical Affiliate rules as regarding health, safety, dress,
and conduct;
d. Providing, or otherwise arranging for, faculty and student orientation to the Clinical
Affiliate, including major policies, rules, and regulations.
e. Dismissing students for academic and/or behavioral response according to the
College's Student Code of Conduct and program handbook.
2. Arrange with the Clinical Affiliate's representative, and other specified designates, for
student clinical learning experiences prior to each semester. The College representative
will provide the Clinical Affiliate with:
a. Names of students;
b. Name(s) of faculty;
c. Dates, days, times of clinical learning experiences as previously agreed upon (in I,
6.).
3. Assist with or contribute to Clinical Affiliate educational activities when requested, given
that student-related responsibilities allow.
4. Provide for, arrange, and/or encourage Clinical Affiliate Emergency Medical Service
personnel participation in selected evaluation programs.
5. Hold the individual student responsible for equipment damaged or broken due to the
student's negligence.
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III CLINICAL AFFILIATE RESPONSIBILITY
The Clinical Affiliate is responsible for, and agrees to:
1. Permit the use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in the College's Department of
Emergency Medical Services for the purpose of clinical education.
2. Maintain approval by the appropriate state and/or properly designated accrediting
body, and inform the College of any changes in that approval.
3. Inform the College, and participate in joint planning, prior to accepting LSCO clinical
students from any other institutions, or other College programs.
4. Provide, to the extent possible, conference rooms for student education, office space
for faculty, and locker rooms or other secure space for faculty and students to store
coats, books, etc., while on duty.
5. Allow students and faculty access to, and use of, facilities maintained by the Clinical
Affiliate following their specific policies, fees or charges, such as Library and Cafeteria.
6. Provide initial emergency care in case of accidents including needle sticks to students or
faculty participating in regularly scheduled clinical learning experiences.
7. Charge no fees for clinical learning experiences or use of facilities.
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IV TERMS OF AGREEMENT:
Only insofar as it is authorized by law to do so, the College agrees to hold the Clinical Affiliate
harmless from and against any and all liability for personal injury, including injury resulting in
death, or damage to property, or both, resulting directly or indirectly from the use by the
College of the Clinical Affiliate.
Nothing in this Affiliation Agreement is to be constructed as transferring financial responsibility
from one party to another.
The terms of this Agreement may be modified upon mutual consent of the parties.
Plans to initiate termination of the Agreement may be instituted by either party with or without
cause upon no less than 30 days written notice by mail. The plans for termination must include
specific procedures to assure that there will be no adverse effect to the rights and privileges of
students actually enrolled in the program, as long as they are making normal progress toward
completion.
The term of the agreement is five years, aae2023-June 2028. An annual review of the
agreement will be completed by the College and discussed with the Affiliate liaison as part of
the maintenance and planning process of the relationship.
THE COLLEGE: THE CLINICAL AFFILIATE:
Wendy Elmore Chief Administrator-Signature
Executive Vice President/Provost
Wendv.elmore@lsco.edu
Chief Administrator- Print Name
Chief Administrator- Email
Mandee Tucker(Jul 11,2023 13:17 CDT)
Mandee Tucker Chief Nursing Officer-Signature
Dean of Nursing& Health Professions
Mandee.Tucker@lsco.edu
Chief Nursing Officer—Print Name
Chief Nursing Officer—Email
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